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I have a round sore on my back that looks like an "0" a swollen red ring?

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Infection : This sounds like a skin infection, but can't know for sure without looking at it. See your doctor for evaluation and treatment of possible ringworm.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 5/22/2017

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